Top 5 Best Verizon Android Phones

Verizon offers a wide array of Android smartphones for all taste levels and budgets. If you are happy with Verizon as your carrier, these are the best Android phones worth purchasing.

1. Moto X

(Motorola)

What makes the Moto X such an appealing Android phone is its advanced voice recognition feature. It learns what your voice sounds like, and offers an intuitive menu system. This attractive phone may not be the latest and greatest anymore, but it was so thoughtfully constructed at launch that it has aged gracefully.

Smart migration system makes transferring data from your old Android phone a snap

Moto X owners get an extra 50 GB of Google Drive storage (on top of the standard 15 GB) free for two years

Cons:

Screen is less durable than other Android phones, with limited drop protection

Texting interface feels cramped

Some users have complained about the quality of Motorola’s customer service

Some users have experienced diminished call quality

Poor camera quality

2. HTC One (M8)

(HTC)

The new-for-2014 HTC One has a gorgeous metal body, and an improved user interface. The ideal new phone for the design-obsessed, this attractive phone is more than just a pretty face. There’s plenty of power under the hood, too.

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3. Kyocera Hydro Elite

(Kyocera)

Kyocera often gets overlooked in favor of flashier phones from Samsung, LG, or HTC. However, the Hydro Elite is a perfectly serviceable phone. As the name suggests, this phone has advanced waterproofing, making this a smart buy for people who work outdoors or in situations near a river or beach.

Friendly UI makes this a great choice for first-time touchscreen phone/smartphone buyers

Inexpensive option

Cons:

Camera is a mere 8MP

4.3-inch screen is a bit on the small side

Somewhat sluggish processor (1.5 GHz)

Some users have complained about Verizon’s bloatware on this phone

Phone is advertised at 16GB, but usable memory is under 9GB

4. Motorola DROID MAXX

(Motorola)

With insane battery life and a rugged design, Motorola’s DROID MAXX just feels solid in the palm of your hand. Part of that is due to the tough Kevlar backing, but the DROID MAXX also gets big points for having a great user interface.

5. Samsung Galaxy S5

(Samsung)

Verizon offers tons of Samsung smartphones, but the S5 is the top of the line in terms of both specs and cool features. Samsung has packed a ton of great features into the Galaxy S5, including a power-saving mode, IP67 waterproofing, and a great camera.